Personal Protection Equipment Industry News
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HSE targets deaths in construction sector
28-05-2012
Respiratory protection is crucial if workers are to avoid picking up serious illnesses such as cancer when working in the construction sector, according to a new report from Health and Safety Executive (HSE).Having recently revealed that some 5.3 per cent of cancer deaths were attributable to occupa... read the full article on HSE targets deaths in construction sector
HSE: Worker protection is paramount
25-05-2012
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has reminded companies of the importance of protective workware and other safety procedures when operating potentially dangerous machinery.HSE inspector Andrea Jones explained that carding machines used in the manufacturing sector can cause accidents if not prop... read the full article on HSE: Worker protection is paramount
Putting the right safety infrastructure in place is an important part of carrying out work at height, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has argued.HSE inspector Damien Milbourne pointed out that the "clear risks" presented by working above the ground underlines the necessity of providi... read the full article on Working at height requires additional safety measures
Employers must be aware of transport risks
16-05-2012
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned construction companies they must be aware of the risks vehicles can pose to pedestrians on building sites, underlining the importance of careful management.Supplying clearly marked, bright outdoor clothing is one way of ensuring workers avoid accident... read the full article on Employers must be aware of transport risks
Allowing external companies to come in to a workplace and check the safety standards could help to ensure employees are working in a safe environment.Jane White, research and information services manager at the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, explained that most companies will be fine... read the full article on External inspections could ensure high safety standards
The use of fall arrest equipment could have an impact on the number of accidents that take place at work.Speaking after a court case which saw WJ Watkins and Son fined after one of its members of staff suffered a fractured skull in a fall, Health and Safety Executive inspector Simon Jones said the c... read the full article on Fall arrest equipment can prevent serious injury
The way in which pesticides are used and stored can require a high degree of care, with material that is not used properly posing a big risk to the health of the people around it.Strong chemicals that are used to kill plants and weeds need to be stored properly, with Elaine Close, from the Chemicals... read the full article on Strong pesticides need to be handled correctly
